PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION October 15, 2003

A 100bhp version of the 1.5 dCi engine puts

the pressure on

The Mgane 5-door Hatch and Mgane Sport Hatch are now available with
an entirely new version of the 1.5 dCi engine whose power output has been
increased to 100bhp (74kW).

Developed from the 80bhp (60kW) 1.5 dCi, this new version of the K9K
engine reaffirms its qualities in terms of driving pleasure and fuel economy
in the compact vehicle segment. It fits neatly between the 80bhp (60kW)
1.5 dCi and 120bhp (88kW) 1.9 dCi engines already fitted to the Mgane
range.

Prices for these new versions range from EUR18,250 for the Mgane Sport
Hatch Pack Authentique to EUR22,150 for the Mgane 5-door Hatch Luxe
Privilge.

Launched in its 65bhp (48kW) version in the Clio in June 2001, the 1.5 dCi
(K9K) engine introduced a second-generation common rail fuel system. This
system with its spherical common rail and advanced management system
allowed better control of combustion throughout the life of the engine,
resulting in extremely low noise levels. The special and extremely advanced
technology of the injectors also ensured optimum efficiency, with a resultant
reduction in fuel consumption and polluting emissions to the lowest levels.
 This new 100bhp version retains all those technologies which have made the
65bhp and 80bhp versions so successful but adds special new features in
the area of pressure induction and fuel injection.
The 100bhp 1.5 dCi engine is equipped with a multi-vane variable geometry
turbocharger supplied by KKK. This allows greater output at high speeds
while ensuring remarkable flexibility at low speeds. Fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions remain benchmarks in this class, the engine producing
only 119g of CO2/km in the mixed cycle.

While the injectors retain the same technology as those fitted to the less
powerful versions, the injection pressure has been significantly increased,
from 1,400 to 1,600 bars. This change has required the strengthening of
some components, including the connecting rods, pistons and crankshaft
bearings.
The cylinder block of the 100bhp 1.5 dCi engine is of the large mating face
type in order to retain its leadership in terms of noise levels (homologation
at 71 dB).

Now going on sale in the Mgane Hatch and Sport Hatch, this new version
further strengthens the diesel engine range in the Mgane. Available from
the Pack equipment level upwards, it is priced only EUR1,200 higher than its
80bhp counterpart and EUR1,500 less than the equivalent 120bhp 1.9 dCi:

Engine Equipment Treatment Tax-paid price

(euros)
1.5 dCi 100 Hatch Pack Authentique 18,700
Expression 18,900
Confort Authentique 20,000
Expression 20,000
Sport Dynamique 20,650
Privilge 21,150
Luxe Dynamique 22,150
Privilge 22,150

1.5 dCi 100 Coup Pack Authentique 18,250

Expression 18,450
Confort Authentique 19,550
Expression 19,550
Sport Dynamique 20,200
Privilge 20,700
Luxe Dynamique 21,700
Privilge 21,700

Press Contact:
Renault Press: +33.1.41.04.63.36
Internet Sites: www.renault.com; www.media.renault.com
Mgane 5-door Hatch and Sport Hatch
Version 1.5 dCi
Gearbox type 5-speed manual
ADMINISTRATIVE Hatch Sport Hatch
Homologation No BM0205 CM0205
Fiscal power rating 5
Number of seats 5
ENGINE
Engine type K9K F 728
Capacity (cc) 1461
Bore x Stroke (mm) 76 x 80.5
Number of cylinders/valves 4/ 8
Compression ratio 18.8 : 1
Maximum power, kW EC (hp) 74 (100)
Maximum power speed (rpm) 4000
Maximum torque, Nm EC (m.kg) 200
Maximum torque speed (rpm) 1900
Fuel injection system Direct, with spherical common rail + turbo
Fuel Diesel
Catalytic converter S
GEARBOX
Manual - Automatic Manual
Type JR5
Number of forward speeds 5
Speed (kph) at 1,000rpm in 1st 8.34
in 2nd 15.18
in 3rd 23.52
in 4th 32.00
in 5th 42.11
in 6th -
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed (kph) 179
0 - 100 km/h (sec) 12.5
400m from rest (sec) 18.4
1000m from rest (sec) 34.2
FUEL CONSUMPTION
CO2 (g/km) 119
Urban cycle, litres/100km 5.5
Extra-urban cycle, litres/100km 4.0
Mixed, litres/100km 4.5
STEERING
Power assistance Variable-assistance electric as standard
Turning circle diameter between kerbs (m) 10.2
Turns lock-to-lock 3.2
SUSPENSION
Front suspension MacPherson type with rectangular lower arm and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Torsion beam with externalized mounting and programmed deflection - coil springs
Anti-roll bar diameter F/R (mm) 20/integral
WHEELS AND TYRES
Standard rims (") 6.5 J 15
Standard tyres, F/R 195/65 R 15
Options F/R 205/55 R 16
205/50 R 17
BRAKES
Braking circuit type X
Bosch 8.0 ABS S
Electronic brake proportioning S
ESP with understeer control O
Brake servo: single (S), double (D) - diameter (") S - 11"
F: plain disc (DP), vent. disc (DV) - dia (mm) DV-280
R: drum (T), plain disc (DP), vent. disc (DV) - dia (mm) DP-240
AERODYNAMICS AND CAPACITY
CdA 0.690
Fuel tank (litres) 60
WEIGHTS (kg)
Kerb, running order 1195 1175
On front, in running order 740
On rear, in running order 455 435
Max permitted (MGVW) 1745 1725
Max towing train weight (MTTW) 2750 2700
Max braked trailer 1300
Max unbraked trailer 650